Wadi El Natrun Tour
Private Egypt Tour

Wadi El Natrun Tour

Join an active Wadi El Natrun Monasteries tour. Cover Baramus, Saint Pishoy, Macarius & Suryani with Tour Guides Egypt.

Tour Time 10 Hours
Max Guests 18 Guests
Destination Alexandria

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Tour Overview

Wadi El Natrun Monasteries active express routes are engineered specifically for budget travelers, solo backpackers, and history enthusiasts looking for maximum coverage in a single day. Joining this fast-paced Wadi El Natrun Monasteries route alongside Tour Guides Egypt allows you to conquer all four surviving Coptic monasteries efficiently. We designed this dynamic itinerary for travelers who want deep historical exploration without transport delays or slow schedules. Choosing an active Wadi El Natrun Tour or Wadi El Natrun Trip delivers a complete, high-value look at Egypt's ancient Christian wilderness.

Explore Christian Heritage at the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Deir al-Baramus at the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Diving straight into the ancient churches of Deir al-Baramus sets a fast, engaging pace across the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries. Inspect 4th-century foundations, high limestone walls, and isolated desert chapels. As part of your high-action schedule across the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries, your guide from Tour Guides Egypt covers key historical events efficiently so you experience every major display.

Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Making a focused stop at Saint Pishoy Monastery gives you profound history and clear photo opportunities across the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries. Walk through medieval keeps and view the preserved body of Saint Pishoy. Your host from Tour Guides Egypt provides rapid historical context on your Wadi El Natrun Monasteries itinerary before moving to the next sanctuary.

Monastery of Saint Macarius at the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Trekking through the vast grounds of Saint Macarius Monastery brings dynamic discovery to your Wadi El Natrun Monasteries route. Walk through ancient relic crypts and expansive desert farms. Participating in this fast-paced stop across the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries with Tour Guides Egypt ensures you cover major theological history before a quick local lunch.

Monastery of El-Suryani at the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Conquering the compact courtyards of El-Suryani offers an active finale to your Wadi El Natrun Monasteries expedition. Inspect 13th-century Syrian wall paintings and the ancient tree of Saint Ephrem. Participating in this final stop on your Wadi El Natrun Monasteries schedule ensures you experience all four surviving sanctuaries before the express return drive to Cairo.

Conclusion

Skip slow tour buses and conquer all four sacred desert sanctuaries in a single day across the Wadi El Natrun Monasteries.

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Cancelation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

Included & Excluded

Included

  • pick up from your hotel
  • air-conditioned transfer
  • entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
  • All service charges and taxes
  • transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour

Excluded

  • any extras not mentioned
  • Tipping

Tour HighLights

HighLights

  • The Monastery of Anba Bishoy
  • The Monastery of Paramus
  • The Monastery of St. Macarius (Deir Abu Magar, Abu Maker)
  • The Monastery of El -Saurian

Itinerary

Day 1

Wadi El-Natrun Day Excursion from Cairo or Giza

  • 08:00 AM: Pick-up from Cairo/Giza hotel & transfer to Wadi El-Natrun (110 km).

  • 09:30 AM: Visit Deir Al-Baramus & Monastery of Saint Pishoy.

  • 12:00 PM: Guided tour of Deir Abu Maqar & Saint Mary El-Sourian Monastery.

  • 02:30 PM: Private return transfer to Cairo or Giza.

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Total tour price for 1 person(s) $120.00

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